Development

Historic rehab and industrial sale mark City real estate activity

Plus: Amtrak investments; CNU State of University; job opportunities in Newport News Public Works

Aug 20

Newport News City Council Reviews South Central Jefferson Avenue Area Plan

Decade-long planning effort aims to guide economic growth, mobility, and public spaces along the historic corridor.

Jul 17

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City Council reviews South Central Jefferson Avenue plan

Plus, council enters closed session to discuss business expansions; Riverside Hospital, Safehaven Empowerment Center; NNPS

Jul 17

Newport News Waterworks Reports No Violations in 2025 Water Quality Tests

Plus, City Releases Updated Timeline for Hilton, Monitor-Merrimac Pier Rebuilds; Sherwood Shopping Center demo; Bayport scholarships; job fair today

Jun 24

Planning Commission Takes Up 2045 Plan Guiding Housing, Roads and Development

Plus, Newport News Invites Youth to Apply for Summer Career Program; NNPS Celebrates Graduates of Early College Early Career Program

Jun 2

City Considers Adaptive Reuse Proposals for Two Vacant Downtown Properties

A former church and library await redevelopment decisions as Newport News pursues downtown redevelopment opportunities

May 29

Community Invited to Share Input on Iverson Landing at Public Session

Proposed luxury apartment development backed by Allen Iverson returns for public discussion on August 7 after earlier council rejection

Aug 5, 2025

Planning Commission Backs New Luxury Apartments for Regal Theater Site

Fate of 327-unit multifamily development now moves to City Council

Jul 23, 2025

Newport News Seeks Federal Funds for Seafood Industrial Park Overhaul

Harbor improvements and new seafood market docks slated for transformative project

Jun 20, 2025

Newport News Seeks Community Engagement for South Central Jefferson Avenue Area Study

Application period is open for those interested in serving on the project's Citizen Advisory Committee

Jun 17, 2025

Newport News City Council to Review Proposed Costco Gas Station Plan

Conditional Use Permit Request for Jefferson Avenue Site Includes Fuel Facility along with Large Warehouse Store

Jun 9, 2025

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